Already I have a big smile on my face,just reading your postings and catching up with you all. Thank goodness too that I have my password still :} lol.
I have had problems with my laptop and still have,but hope to sort it soon. I have had a wonderful 5 days with my daughter and 3yr old grandson on a visit over,I will not see them for maybe 6month and my skype is not working. But hay its just a day at a time so its OK this way for me today !..
I heard at our meeting this morning a wonderful share of struggle and so full of gratitude it never stops amazing me the '' MIRACLE ''of AA and how it works,if and only if we WANT IT AND WORK IT. :} And also PASS IT ON...Yep we sure need each other :} And contact with my God who works through all.
Its my birth, Birthday today,getting older yes but learning always so much :} I have had a pain free day and a happy AA day, Happy, content,cober and seren how wonderful is that after my nightmare early years :} I always remeber reading the Daily Reflections for the 9th June when I first got my little book,so well used and needed today.. Wow the living in the day,the hear and now..The 24 hrs. This hit home with me so very much. And helped me no end to survive.
I wanted to share it with you and some new members on here tonight. Its bloody wonderful not to be pissed and diving into my pit=bed drunk as bum on my Birthday :}
Reading the forum has brightened my day as always and given me a big smile. Good to see those doing so well,new members trying their best and great to see the funny postings too, haha :} LMAO....Thank you for my Birthday wishes too. But I just wanted to thank you all for being part of AA helping each other and helping me today. God Bless you all.
Polly.X xx :}
JUNE 9th
LIVING IN THE NOW
First, we try living in the now just in order to stay sober and it works. Once the idea has become a part of our thinking, we find that living life in 24-hour segments is an effective and satisfying way to handle many other matters as well.
LIVING SOBER, p. 7
"One Day At A Time." To a newcomer this and other one-liners of A.A. may seem ridiculous. The passwords of the A.A. Fellowship can become lifelinesin moments of stress. Each day can be like a rose unfurling according to the plan of a Power greater than myself. My program should be planted in the right location, just as it will need to be groomed, nourished, and protected from disease. My planting will require patience, and my realizing that some flowers will be more perfect than others. Each stage of the petals' unfolding can bring wonder and delight if I do not interfere or let my expectations override my acceptance and this brings serenity.
Your posts help me out quite a bit and I get the same satisfied high I get when leaving AA meetings. I hope knowing your posts help me is a positive motivation to keep it up.
